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After 8 years in space, ‘bepicolombo’ is finally approaching mercury
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After 8 years in space, ‘bepicolombo’ is finally approaching mercury

So, I have been following the BepiColombo mission for quite some time now, and it is finally reaching its destination. After a long, winding journey of eight years and multiple gravity assists, this incredible probe is starting its descent into orbit around Mercury. And here is the thing - it is actually two spacecraft in one, designed to study the planet's surface and magnetic field simultaneously. I find it absolutely fascinating that this mission will help us understand how rocky planets like our own Earth formed. It is a massive achievement for both the European and Japanese space agencies.
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